Make Fishing Stylish with a DIY Pink Tackle Box

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This is a sponsored post from Charlie Tractor™. All ideas, projects, and opinions are my own.

Fishing is a great frugal activity for families. Once you have the tools, you can do it practically for free. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find fun, feminine fishing supplies which can turn girls off of the activity. A DIY pink tackle box is a great way to make fishing fun and stylish for your daughter, too.

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I admit that fishing has never been one of my faves. My biological father made fishing trips unbearable for me. Eventually I stopped asking to be included.

Luckily, my kids have been exposed to it and love it because of our wonderful family and friends. If your children haven’t been fishing yet, it is definitely a frugal hobby to look into. Help get them excited about the new adventure with Charlie Tractor and the Big Fish.

 

Charlie Tractor and the Big Fish Book

Charlie Tractor and the Big Fish

This book is great for teaching kids what to expect on their fishing trip. Charlie doesn’t catch a fish right away and the activity gets a bit boring for him. Luckily his grandpa is patient and kind, 2 things every kids heeds to encourage new activities.

 

Inside Pages of Charlie Tractor and the Big Fish Book

“Charlie Tractor loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa on their farm! He loves riding on tractors, having picnics, and fishing with Grandpa and his dog Pickles. Sometimes, though, the fish don’t want to be caught. What will Charlie and Grandpa do?” – Press Release, Mascot Books

Learn more about the Charlie Tractor books on their website or order your copy though Amazon now!

DIY Pink Tackle Box Materials

 

Small Yellow Tackle Box

First Coat of Pink Paint on Tackle Box

Step 1

Start by placing your tackle box, with the handle up, on a safe surface and cover with a coat of pink spray paint.

Note:

 

First Coat of Pink Paint on Tackle Box

Step 2

Allow your paint to dry completely before moving on to step 3.

 

Flipped over tackle box

 

Step 3

After your paint has dried, flip your box over and cover the bottom with a coat of paint as well. (Excuse the yellow block in the center… I’m blocking out my child’s name.)

 

Spray painted bottom of tackle box

Step 4

Again, allow your paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 5 (Optional)

If needed, add a second coat of paint to both sides of your tackle box.

 

Gluing Pink Glitter Ribbon to Handle

Step 6

After the paint has dried, glue the end of your ribbon to one side if the handle on your tackle box with hot glue.

Tip:

Step 7

Next, wrap your ribbon around the handle, gluing as needed to secure.

 

Ribbon Covered Handle

Step 8

Continue wrapping and gluing your ribbon until the handle is completely covered.

Step 9

Lastly, trim the excess ribbon from your handle.

 

Top of Pink Tackle Box

Inside of Pink Tackle Box with gear and bait

Tips for Taking Kids Fishing

Luckily my poor experiences growing up are useful. My biological father taught me exactly what not to do when teaching your kids to fish. That means I can make it easier for you!

Don’t expect silence.

Bring Additional Activities

Bring Snacks

 

Top of Pink Tackle Box

Inside of Pink Tackle Box with gear and bait

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Now when your daughter wants to fish in style, she can. This DIY pink tackle box is the perfect way to add a fun girly touch to her new hobby.

Teach her that fishing is simply a hobby for boys but a fun activity for the entire family. Don’t forget to read Charlie Tractor together to hype your kids up for your next (or first) family fishing outing!

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Easy Ways to Save Money on Summer Clothes

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Are your kiddos getting too big, too fast? Not only does it make you long for when they were babes in your arms, it also puts a cramp in your budget. Luckily, I can help you take the pressure off with these easy ways to save money on summer clothes.

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Seriously, these kids are 3, 5, and 9 and they are huge! They have insatiable appetites and, despite my best efforts to keep them little forever, they continue to grow.

That means that twice a year, every year, I am mounted with the humongous task of clothing them. This is no easy feat but I’ve developed some tricks over the years to keep costs low.

 

Scarves displayed at a yard sale

Yard Sales

You can score some amazing deals at yard sales. It’s not all junk, either. With the pace at which kids grow, some of this stuff doesn’t even get worn. I’ve gotten brand new packs of socks for pennies or barely worn jeans for a buck. You simply can’t beat that.

Plus, chances are that your kids brand tastes are the same as all of the other kids. That means you’re finding the same awesome items at a fraction of the cost.

Cons:

Unfortunately, yard sales are a lot more legwork for you. It can take multiple sales to find everything you need which means an entire day spent hunting. If you have little ones in tow, it can be even longer (and more difficult).

 

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Thrift Stores

Yep, I’m not above getting our clothes from thrift stores and you shouldn’t be either. One of my all-time favorite clothing brands is Banana Republic. Their stuff is always well-made, comfortable, and holds up through the years.

Guess what: I’ve scored multiple articles of Banana Republic clothing at Goodwill for less than what you’d pay for Target clothes! Plus, thrift stores regularly run sales on seasonal items meaning you can get summer clothes at even deeper discounts.

Cons:

You need to know your brands. Some brands hold up much better than others, especially when it comes to rough and tough kids. Buying a shirt for a dollar doesn’t save much when it falls apart after the first wear.

 

Target cart with yellow wall in background

Target

Speaking of Target, their clearance racks are an awesome way to score brand new clothing at rock bottom prices. Their in-house brands are fantastic and you can easily get your kids everything they need. If buying used freaks you out (even though it totally shouldn’t), this is a nice budget-friendly option.

Cons:

If your child wears a popular size, it might be more difficult to find on clearance. While paying full price is still cheaper than department stores, it isn’t going to help you with that bottom budget line.

Swap

This is my new best friend when it comes to clothing shopping. Trust me, once you try them, you will be in love too.
Swap is an online consignment shop that has thousands of options. You can sort items by size, price, condition, and more making it easy to find what you need.

The prices are incredible and you can get everything on your list without even leaving home. Plus, if you spend $60 or more, you get free shipping.

Cons:

You can’t try on the clothes before you buy. Luckily, they have an awesome return policy but it can still be frustrating to have an item that doesn’t fit especially if you loved it.

 

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Now you can keep your kids clothed and stick to your budget with these easy ways to save money on summer clothes. Last winter, I got everything the kids needed for the season for around $75.00 and that’s for 3 kids!

I didn’t have to load everyone up, get in the car, and go shopping. I sat on my couch and ordered everything from Swap. It came straight to my door. Score!

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Easy DIY Summer Activities Board + Free Printables

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Summer will be here before you know it. It is easy to forget about in all of the end of the school year chaos. Get your summer activity plan in place with an easy DIY summer activities board.

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I am a planner at heart. Lists, calendars, and detailed schedules are kind of my thing. Unfortunately, my kids haven’t caught that bug yet.

As they have gotten older, the usual by-the-numbers schedule doesn’t cut it during summer break. Instead, we’re taking a new approach this year with this DIY summer activities board.

Each day has a specific theme and has only one “structured” activity. This theme is a little different than your average summer calendar. I wanted to make sure that we remained productive.

 

Summer Activities Cards Pinned to Pink Poster Board

Theme Days

Mommy Mondays

Each Monday the family will take part in a home improvement, decluttering, or cleaning activity chosen by me. These are not huge undertakings because I don’t want it to take the entire day.

Instead these should be smaller activities. Some that I included are:

Tech-Free Tuesdays

Tuesdays are reserved for anything that doesn’t use technology. This means no video games, tablets, or television. These days are mostly filled with crafts such as:

A couple of the days I want to take it a step further and make dinner without electricity. Then we will spend the evening by candlelight.

Wandering Wednesdays

Wednesdays are all about getting out of the house. We have a zoo membership so I included multiple zoo days in our schedule. Other activities include:

 

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Think It Thursdays

Keep your kids learning with “Think It Thursdays”. These days will have science experiments, writing activities, and hands on learning. Luckily, it’s easy to keep the learning fun. For example, we will be:

Family Fridays

Of course, summer isn’t summer unless you get some family time in. Family Fridays keep us close with fun activities like:

DIY Summer Activities Board Materials

 

Bag of Mini Clothespins

Step 1

Start by removing your mini clothespins from the packaging.

 

Mini Clothespins Laid Out on Cardboard

Spray Painted Mini Clothespins

Step 2

Align the clothespins on a piece of cardboard or newspaper and cover with spray paint.

 

Flipped Over Mini Clothespins on Cardboard

Spray Painted Mini Clothespins

Step 3

After the spray paint has dried, flip your clothespins over and again, cover with spray paint.

 

Printable Activities Cards Pages

Step 4

Now, print out your printable summer activities cards.

 

Cut Out Stacks of Summer Activities Cards

Step 5

Cut apart your summer activities cards and fill out any blank ones you want to customize.

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Pink Poster Board with Words Written on It in Marker

Step 6

Next, pull out your poster board and write the words “Summer Activities” across the top of the short end with your Sharpie.

Tip:

 

Pink Poster Board with Words Written on It in Marker

Pink Poster Board with Words Written on It in Marker

Step 7

Underneath your title, label your days of the week as pictured.

 

Gluing Yellow Poster Board Strip to Pink Poster Board

Note:

 

Summer Activity Card next to Glued Mini Clothespin

Step 8

Next, glue one mini clothespin under “Mon” in the center with hot glue.

 

Mini Clothespins Glued to Pink Poster Board

Step 9

Now, place one of your cards next to it to measure where to glue your next mini clothespin.

 

Summer Activities Board with Mini Clothespins Glued to It

Step 10

Continue gluing your mini clothespins under “Mon” until you have 5 in the row.

 

Summer Activities Board with Mini Clothespins Glued to It

Step 11

Next, fill in the rest of your board with 5 mini clothespins under each day.

 

Step 12

Lastly, add 4 cards under each day. Clip the extra cards on the 5th pin. Replace the ones you do as needed.

 

Summer Activities Cards Pinned to Pink Poster Board

Summer Activities Cards Pinned to Pink Poster Board

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We are so excited for summer now that we have this DIY summer activities board. This is the perfect way to stick with your summer goals without fighting for a rigid schedule.

I’ll give you an update on the efficacy of this new schedule at the end of the summer. Before you go, I’d love to know what your favorite summer activity to whip out for your kids is. Let me know in the comments!

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